When you're the lesson that changes them for someone else and not the one they decide to change for... What do you do?

Let's talk about it. 

Grieving isn't just grieving someone who's passed away. It's also grieving the loss of expectations and the life we thought we'd have. This episode is dedicated to holding space for grief and practicing acceptance in all aspects of our relationships. 

Let's make some lemonade!

What do you do when the person you thought you'd spend the rest of your life with doesn't choose you? What do you do when your dream job decides to let you go?

Rejection can be a painful experience. We often wonder why we weren't enough for this person or situation. But with the right mindset, we can radically accept situations for what they are and use these experiences to create our greatest comeback story. 

In this episode, I'll give you 3 simple mindset shifts that I made in order to use rejection as a redirection to a more authentic, fulfilling life. Let's make some damn lemonade.

How many of us have heard the phrase, "Quitters never win?"

Well I say, quitting is for winners. Quitting is for the people who know their limits and know what they want. Quitting is for the people who have the audacity to not settle for less.

I recently did just that. I've the "Great Resignation" as I pursue a new career that I'll reveal on this week's episode. I'll also dive into going no contact and establishing firm boundaries with a close family member.

It's been a tough few months emotionally and mentally, but I'm ready to make some lemonade with you all!

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Tune in to hear special guest, Rachel Kelly, talk about the creation of Make Lemonade - a virtual co working space that gives you the tools to hustle less and grow more. We talk about what it's like to start your own business, how to pivot when life hands you lemons (like a global pandemic), and how to build a mindful and inclusive community.

About Make Lemonade:

Make Lemonade sprouted in 2017 when founder Rachel Kelly was feeling extra lonely freelancing and had zero coworkers to connect with. So, she opened a Toronto coworking office and before she knew it, a community was born.

A lot happened in the first couple of years. Being featured in Forbes, Fashion Magazine, Toronto Life, and Canadian Living are some of our highlights, partnering with Bumble, Facebook and Instagram are huge wins, but our heartwarming events really take the cake.😎

Then 2020 happened. The team pivoted quickly and took the IRL community virtual; opening up the Get Sh*t Done Club to entrepreneurs around the world.🌎

Make Lemonade Website: https://www.makelemonade.ca/

Follow the Make Lemonade community on Instagram! @makelemonadeco

Continuing this month's segment on female empowerment and entrepreneurship, I sit down with Rachel Druckenmiller!

Rachel is on a mission to humanize the workplace by igniting resilience, connection, engagement and compassion in organizations, associations and their leaders and teams. Recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. in 2015, a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019, and one of The Daily Record’s Leading Women of 2020, Rachel is a national thought leader in the field of wellbeing and employee engagement. 

Known for her refreshing, dynamic and relatable approach, she has reached tens of thousands of people through her in-person and virtual learning experiences as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and leadership trainer. Rachel has worked with organizations like Citizens Bank, Adventist Health, Deloitte, Sherwin-Williams, and the American Heart Association. Her work has been published on Thrive Global and mindbodygreen.

Rachel has a Master’s degree in Health Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is a Licensed Thriving Workplace Culture Coach and Health Coach. She is also a Founding Member of the international nonprofit, Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W).

Rachel posts inspirational videos and other content on LinkedIn. Follow her there and on her website www.UnmutedLife.com, where you can download her resilience toolkit. 

***WARNING***: The following episode may be upsetting or triggering to individuals who have experienced eating disorders or sexual assault. Listener’s discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder or sexual assault, it is not your fault and help is out there. Contact the National Eating Disorder Hotline at 1-800-931-2237 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

A wise person once posed the question, "Trauma often happens in relation to others, so why shouldn't healing?" And that person is Alex Mollon. 

Alex is a survivor of sexual assault and an eating disorder.  As a result of her trauma, she is no stranger to issues with body image and the pressures women feel to look and act a certain way. By healing in community, Alex is able to now live boldly and unapologetically while staying in tune with her body and her needs. 

Tune in to hear our series kick off on empowering women to love their bodies and live authentically. Let's make lemonade!

Do you feel an internal angst that something isn’t quite right or is missing in your life? Do you have exciting new ideas, but struggle with the execution? Are you waking up feeling burnt out because you don’t know how to communicate your feelings and maintain boundaries with others?

If you said “yes” to any of the above, this week’s episode of When Life Gives You Lemons is for you!

Special guest, Phil Hassman, and I talk about values, mission, and purpose. When your values and personal mission are not in alignment it can be difficult to understand your purpose and have healthy relational boundaries.Tune in this Thursday wherever you get your podcasts for practical advice on understanding your personal “why” as a roadmap to living a happier and more fulfilled life.

Let’s make lemonade!

About Phil:
Phil believes in people and helps them be more true, all while being positively energetic yet purely authentic. Phil lives in Indianapolis with his partner, Kelly, their two dogs, and often a roommate or two.

He loves to be outside and is always up for a good question shared over coffee. Lots of coffee.
Phil works as an Organizational Development Specialist for a large scientific company named Eurofins. He began his professional career as a scientist for Eurofins then advanced as an operational leader. He now supports the business’ leadership team initiatives such as coaching, training, and organizational strategy.
Alongside Kelly Hassman and Anna Tragesser, Phil teamed up to create Carnival Group. A consulting and coaching organization designed to help people invoke their best. You can find more at carnivalgrp.com
Connect with Phil and check out his blog at philishere.com

On this week’s episode, I dive into Part II of the series on boundaries! I further define boundaries and the benefits of boundary setting. When thinking of boundaries, I use the analogy of being a goalie in a game of soccer. You're the "goal keeper" of your life and you are the only one who can "touch the ball" or have control over what you do and how you respond to the problems, drama, and challenges being "kicked" at you.

Furthermore, I give wisdom on where you may need boundaries in your own life and how to recognize when you may be crossing other people’s boundaries, including oversharing red flags that can lead to holding others emotional hostage. Lastly, I give practical ways you can create boundaries in your own life, including being assertive, learning to say no, protecting your peace, and sticking to your values.

Let’s make lemonade!

Resources referenced in this episode:

The No BS Guide to Protecting Your Emotional Space by, Jennifer Chesak with Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/set-boundaries

A boundary is defined by Oxford Languages as a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Physical boundaries are tangible and make sense. Here's the line in the sand - that is your space and this is my space. You can only cross the barrier that I've put up to protect myself, unless I allow you to.

On this week's episode, we kick off part 1 of our series on emotional boundaries with special guest, Abbey Kochert. We like to think of boundaries as the "guardrails" that protect us so that we don't stray too far off our life path and lose ourselves. Boundaries are not only necessary in maintaining healthy relationships, but also preserving your mental health and wellness. Tune in to learn practical examples of how you can apply boundaries to your personal and professional life. 

Let's make lemonade!

Last episode was all about the “lemon” of abuse, pain, and heartache. But then he came along - a cool glass of lemonade.

Relationships that are built to last don’t just land in your lap though, they take work. Tune in to hear how we’ve developed a healthy relationship by healing from our pasts, understanding ourselves on a deep, personal level, and consciously choosing one another every day. I'll talk about how I utilized the 5 Love Languages and The Enneagram to understand myself and my partner better as well as tools that help us stay connected.

Let's Make Lemonade!

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

• What Are The Five Love Languages?  by, Gary Chapman: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn
• The Love Language Quiz by, Gary Chapman: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes
• The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
• The Enneagram Type Combinations: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-enneagram-type-combinations
• Paired App: https://www.getpaired.com/
• The Adventure Challenge: Couples' Edition: https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/collections/products?param1=&utm_term=&utm_campaign=General_Dynamic+Search_Search_U.S.&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2233757441&hsa_cam=9352096443&hsa_grp=95025713936&hsa_ad=418616804063&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-19959388920&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOEfHEr3IYkVb7bTptmDlzbZH6FJEI90h2uFSpUK5KWNJH_vX6j-KjBoCo-8QAvD_BwE

*When Life Gives You Lemons is not sponsored by The Five Love Languages, The Enneagram Institute, Paired, or The Adventure Challenges.